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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer and Pope Benedict XVI pose for cameras upon the pontiff's arrival at the Cankaya Palace in Ankara, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006. The pontiff said Tuesday that his visit to Turkey is aimed at promoting the dialogue and bridging differences, speaking minutes before departing for his first trip as pontiff to a predominantly Muslim country.(AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

What's with the Santa outfit? you might ask. Well, the Pope is wearing the traditional dress of Catholic Bishops (especially in colder climates.) The Pope is the Bishop of Rome. So the real question is: Why is Santa Claus dressed like a Roman Catholic Bishop? (more on this later.)